Celebrating every Filipina

Kultura celebrates every Filipina this Women’s Month in honor of their invaluable contributions. Highlighting a diverse group of advocates championing various social and environmental causes, each #CelebrateEveryFilipina woman embodies dedication, resilience and courage, as she redefines empowerment and inspires pride in our identity.

Kultura’s prestigious list includes environmentalist and Mind Nation cofounder Cat Triviño, Social Welfare Undersecretary and Hope For Lupus founder Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, Rep. Margarita Nograles, Dr. Geraldine Zamora, vegan cookbook author Jeeca Uy, children’s book author and event host Pauline Amelinckx, fashion model and influencer Shaha Meta and theater artist Gab Pangilinan.

Shaha Meta wears a hijab, a long-sleeved piña silk peplum top with a demure neckline and a “buntal” bag accented with black agate.

Beyond their accomplishments and advocacies, they are also women of style—fashion independents who are proud of our cultural heritage and creatively mix traditional and modern pieces from Kultura.

Triviño advocates for sustainability alongside mental health awareness and accessibility. She is committed to creating a more eco-conscious, inclusive world that reflects the multifaceted nature of the Filipina.

Aglipay-Villar advocates against human trafficking, while also serving as founder of Hope for Lupus, which raises awareness of this uncommon disease. She’s a lover of local weaves and traditional artistry.

Lawyer Emmeline Aglipay-Villar combines the traditional and the modern with a denim jacket hand-embroidered by the T’boli tribe and a silk tulle skirt.

Nograles empowers others in and out of the office through her platform “Paano Ba Attorney?” which educates the public by providing free legal advice.

Zamora promotes health equity by serving medical ward patients and raising funds for their procedures.

Uy inspires us to make healthier food choices, as an advocate for buying local produce whenever possible.

Vegan cookbook author Jeeca Uy wears a terno top paired with a delicate pink and white laser-cut skirt.

Amelinckx, reigning Miss Supranational Philippines, has also published a children’s coloring book focused on marine conservation. Meta is breaking barriers by promoting modest fashion as a statement of empowerment. With this, she inspires women to take pride in their identity with grace and style.

Pangilinan aims to promote and sustain all aspects of theater acting. Beyond a profession, theater for her serves as an escape; it heals, inspires and showcases the abundant talent of the Filipino.